goldenvic 0 Posted September 3, 2011 Did anyone else come home with that breathing plastic gadget? I'm breathing fine it's just the gas. Husband insists that if I were using the gadget I 'd be feeling just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LostInSideMyself 0 Posted September 3, 2011 Yes i came home with one also it is actually to keep you from developing phenomena for after surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakey88 37 Posted September 3, 2011 I did come home with one and used it because it helps clear out your lungs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psychnurse79 2 Posted September 3, 2011 Incentive spirometers are great, they keep your lung capacity up so pneumonia doesn't develop. Sometimes people don't breathe as deeply as they should post op due to pain. They didn't send me with one and now I'm battle an upper respiratory infection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamia 1 Posted September 3, 2011 I can home with one and I think does help with gas in addition to keeping lung s clear. If u have it use it! It does hurt initially to breath deeply but its important to prevent resp problems. Hang in there, it'll get better each day. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites